ORANGEVALE, CA (MPG) – On Saturday May 18th, the Women Veterans Alliance hosted its annual Fun Run Walk Ride for Armed Forces Day to bring awareness to women who have served. In addition, the run raised money for Women Veterans Giving to assist women veterans in starting or expanding their business, and to fund their attendance at professional conferences.

“It is our mission at Women Veterans Alliance to create a community of local women veteran groups—a group that may not have received much recognition for serving our country,” said Melissa Washington, Founder of the Women Veterans Alliance. “This Fun Run helps us raise money and awareness, as well as to show support for our military on Armed Forces Day.”

The Fun Run began with an opening ceremony that featured a presentation of colors and National Anthem followed by a fly over from Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento. Assemblyman Kevin Kiley presented certificates to the Top Individual fundraisers, Maya Washington and Lisa Lambert and Team Fundraiser, the Bad Ass Marines.

“It is an honor to be here to support the Women Veterans Alliance on a day as important as Armed Forces Day,” said Assemblyman Kevin Kiley. “What this organization does for our community and Women Veterans is truly extraordinary and I would like to thank all of the amazing women who have served our country.”

Following the Opening Ceremony, runners began the race through Orangevale Community Park while being led by the 2019 Ford Ranger.

The Women Veterans Alliance was established in 2015 to raise awareness of the number of women who serve our country, something that often does not receive much attention. Over 2 million women veterans have served our country and this number is rapidly growing. In addition, over 200,000 are currently defending our freedom at home and abroad.

About Women Veterans Alliance- The Premier Network
The Premier Network helps to connect over 2 million Women Veterans (and our supporters) globally for the purpose of sharing our gifts, talents, resources and experience. To create a community to equip, empower and encourage each other with knowledge, resources, mentorship and career opportunities for women that have served our country to discover and fulfill their greatest potential.